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Episode 175: Hello Again

October 2, 2020

 

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October 02, 2020 by Kelly Otty
Tags: events New Product New Yarn Seasons of Vermont Sheep Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 144: Rhinebeck Eve Eve

Thursday, October 17, 2019

 

 

 Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool (Reg. $14.25), Mountain Mohair (Reg. $15.35), Sylvan Spirit (Reg. $15.25), Alpaca Elegance (Reg. $15.25), Mewesic (Reg. $15.00)

If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

What We Are Wearing:

FO’s:

  • NOTHING!!! (Angela)
  • Hatdana by Denise Bayron (Kelly)

 

WIPs :

 

Simmering:

 

Upcoming Projects:

Events:

  • The Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar - being held on October 18, 2019 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Parish Hall, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    • Entrance is Free
  • Small Business Saturday and MLY Anniversary Celebration!  November 30, 2019
    • Food Drive
      • Bring in 5 non-expired/non-perishable food item for donation and receive a Coupon for in-store use the day of the event
      • Make a cash donation of $10 or more and receive a coupon for in-store use the day of the event (no credit card donations will be accepted)
    • Stay Tuned for more fun activities

 

KALs: 

  • Shiftalong KAL - PRIZES!!!! AND the winner(s) are….
  • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree.  We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm.  The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
    • We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
    • Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
    • We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.
  • Vermont-along - Celebrate Vermont’s designers and yarn dyers
    • Begins October 1, 2019 and runs through January 1, 2020
    • Use a pattern from a Vermont Designer (bundle here) or yarn from a Vermont-based yarn dyer/farmer.  Also any Patterns from the upcoming Nomadic Knits: Vermont will also count.
    • Use multiple items and receive additional entries in the FO thread
    • Have fun and find some new designers and yarn Dyers/farmers
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October 18, 2019 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes Community Contest crochet events Festival Festivals Fiber KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 141: Sweater Weather

Thursday, September 19, 2019

 Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Queensland Collection Walkabout 100% Organic Shetland Wool $6.99

If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

What We Are Wearing:

FO’s:

  • Only a Stealth one…check my projects on Ravelry to figure it out. (Angela)

WIPs :

Simmering:

Upcoming Projects:

Events:

  • The Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar - being held on October 18, 2019 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Parish Hall, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    • Entrance is Free

KALs: 

  • Butterfly KAL - Starts June 13, 2019 and runs through September 5, 2019.  In conjunction with the Butterfly/Papillon Class at Must Love Yarn, we are hosting a KAL.
    • AND THE WINNER(S) ARE…...

 

  • Shiftalong KAL - The KAL will start July 1, 2019 and run through October 2, 2019 so plenty of time to knit one or all of these projects!  Any of the Shift patterns will qualify (along with WIPS).  For a preview, here are the patterns:

 

  • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree.  We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm.  The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
    • We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
    • Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
    • We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.

 

Upcoming KALs:

  • Vermont-along - Celebrate Vermont’s designers and yarn dyers
    • Begins October 1, 2019 and runs through December 4, 2019
    • Use a pattern from a Vermont Designer (bundle here) or yarn from a Vermont-based yarn dyer/farmer.  Also any Patterns from the upcoming Nomadic Knits: Vermont will also count.
    • Use multiple items and receive additional entries in the FO thread
    • Have fun and find some new designers and yarn Dyers/farmers

 

Other:

  • Gage’s New Friend - Swatch!
  • Gage’s Digits (for those who were asking)- if there is one you need that was not included, please let us know:
    • Head = 19 cm
    • Waist = 17 cm
    • Neck-to-tail = 12 cm
    • Waist-to-tail = 6 cm
    • Arm = 4 cm long
    • Leg = 5 cm long
    • Tail = 8 cm long
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September 20, 2019 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes Community Contest events Festival Festivals Fiber KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne Spinning Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 134: Frolic & Detour

Thursday June 20, 2019

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

 Schoppel Wolle Edition 3

If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

What We are Wearing:

  • (Angela)

 

FO’s:

 

WIPs :

 

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Other:

  • Gage’s Digits (for those who were asking)- if there is one you need that was not included, please let us know:
    • Head = 19 cm
    • Waist = 17 cm
    • Neck-to-tail = 12 cm
    • Waist-to-tail = 6 cm
    • Arm = 4 cm long
    • Leg = 5 cm long
    • Tail = 8 cm long

Events:

  • July 12th, 2019 5:30pm - We will be hosting a Great Northern Yarn Haul kickoff party with a fabulous talk by Eve Jacobs Carnahan, a Vermont based artist.  Art Knitting: Creative Beginnings and Contemporary Directions
  • July 27th, 2019 6:05pm - Join us for Stitch & Pitch with the Vermont Lake Monsters at Centennial Field in Burlington Vermont.  Details and tickets can be found here!

KALs:

  • Black Berry Shawl Along! - Starts May 15, 2019 and ends July 11, 2019.  WIPS are allowed. Come knit this fun mohair and fingering weight shawl with us!
  • Butterfly KAL - Starts June 13, 2019 and runs through September 5, 2019.  In conjunction with the Butterfly/Papillon Class at Must Love Yarn, we are hosting a KAL.

CALs:

Upcoming KALs:

  • Shiftalong KAL - starting soon!  Any of the Shift patterns will qualify (along with WIPS).  For a preview, here are the patterns:

Coupon Code:

Basketwave by Katrina Workman

If any viewers are interested in purchasing a copy, the coupon code, KC20 will give them 20% off.

This & That:

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June 21, 2019 by Kelly Otty
Tags: CAL classes Community crochet events Fiber KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Sheep Shelburne Spinning Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 109: Negative Yarn & Rhinebeck Recap!

Thursday October 26, 2018

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

 

If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

  • Zweig (Angela) - ITS FINISHED!!!!

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

  • Angela’s Rhinebeck Weekend Haul:

  • Needles Up:
    •
  • Indie Untangled:
    •
  • NY Sheep & Wool:
    •

    Kelly’s Rhinebeck Weekend Haul:

  • Needles Up:
    •
  • NY Sheep & Wool Festival
    •

    Events:

    • The Unwind with Must Love Yarn Retreat - February 28, 2019-March 3, 2019  We are putting together a weekend of fun, fiber, and friendships.  Click the link for more information and to register now!

    KALs:

    • Mitten Tree K/CAL - Starting October 1, 2018 and running through November 30, 2018.  We are partnering with our local UPS Store to collect hand-made mittens, hats, or scarves for donation to their mitten tree.  Enter the KAL and give back
      • Not local to us?  If you can’t find a collection site near you, let us know and we can see if we can assist.  You can always pop your FO in the mail to us and we’ll get them donated for you.
        • Rules - WIPS a-okay on this one, its for charity
        • Each finished pair of mittens counts as an entry, same with hats and scarves/cowls
        • Can enter multiple sets of mittens, hats, scarves/cowls
        • FOs brought into the store or mailed to us will be entered into a separate drawing for prizes

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Holiday ALONG - Starting November 1, 2018 and running through the end of December 2018.  Here are the rules:
      • WIPS Allowed
      • Non-knitting/crocheting items allowed
      • In the FO thread, explain with your photo how the item represents the holidays for you.
        • So this could be some gift knitting/crocheting/crafting (i.e. something you are making for someone else)
        • This could me a special meal or food that represents the holidays for you
        • This could be some tradition that your family has started (see Angela’s Advent Calendar with homemade ornaments and a wooden tree made by her husband)
        • These are just a few suggestions, don’t be limited by this list

    New In Store:

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    October 26, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Festivals KAL knitting Local New Product podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Vermont yarn

    Episode 103: I'll Find Something

    Thursday September 6, 2018

     

    Show Notes:

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

    What We are Wearing:

    • No hand knits today (Angela)
    • Autumnly (Kelly)

    FO’s:

    WIPs :

    • Zweig (Angela) - this will be the Rhinebeck Sweater! Made some progress on the body of the sweater and am trying not to get distracted
    • Little Socks (Angela)
    • Larch by Pam Allen (Kelly)

    Upcoming Projects:

    Acquisitions:

    Events:

    • Rhinebeck Bus - Headed down, Saturday, October 20, 2018.  Click the link for more details.
    • The Unwind with Must Love Yarn Retreat - February 28, 2019-March 3, 2019  We are putting together a weekend of fun, fiber, and friendships. Our hope is to have most details, anticipated schedule, and cost lined up as soon as the caterer (i.e. bar service) gets back to me with anticipated costs.

    KALs:

    • Multicolor Summer Shawl Along - Shawl must have 3 or more colors to count.  No WIPS, cast on your project with everyone on June 15, 2018.  Some suggestions for patterns: Color Affection, Suburban Wrap, Exploration Station, Mystic Sunset, or others in the Ravelry Group Bundle.  K/CAL started June 15, 2018 and runs through September 15, 2018.  We will have a chatter thread on Ravelry and a FO Thread, post on Instagram using #mlysummershawl so we can follow along too!
    • Ancient WIPs K/CAL - Dust off those ancient WIPS (or not so ancient WIPS).  Let’s clear some needles/hooks. K/CAL starts July 15, 2018 and will run through September 28, 2018.  Rules - this is a K/CAL for WIPs, so anything in progress. Why is it an ancient WIPs K/CAL? Because the older the WIP, the more entries you get.  For every year old the project is, enter it that may times in the FO thread when you finish it during the K/CAL. If your project is 5 years old, when you finish it you would post it 5 times in the FO thread on Ravelry.  Random prizes will be drawn from the FO thread AND also a prize for the oldest WIP finished! Have fun and finish some things. I will also put up a separate thread for Frogged projects, so if you decide the best course is to just use the yarn for something else, you can post your before and after frogging pictures for a separate prize. Use #MLYAncientFrog to tag your projects on instagram!
    • Baby K/CAL - it seems like there is a plethora of babies joining the world shortly, so let’s welcome them woolly style.  K/CAL will begin August 1, 2018 and run until October 4, 2018. This K/CAL is for baby sized stuff (24 months and younger).  WIPs allowed.

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Mitten Tree K/CAL - Starting October 1, 2018 and running through November 30, 2018.  We are partnering with our local UPS Store to collect hand-made mittens, hats, or scarves for donation to their mitten tree.  Enter the KAL and give back
      • Not local to us?  If you can’t find a collection site near you, let us know and we can see if we can assist.  You can always pop your FO in the mail to us and we’ll get them donated for you.
        • Rules - WIPS a-okay on this one, its for charity
        • Each finished pair of mittens counts as an entry, same with hats and scarves/cowls
        • Can enter multiple sets of mittens, hats, scarves/cowls
        • FOs brought into the store or mailed to us will be entered into a separate drawing for prizes

     

    New In Store:

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    September 07, 2018 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community Contest events Festival Festivals Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Seasons of Vermont Sheep Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 063: Surprise Party In Your Couch

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    WIPs :

    Upcoming WIPs:

    Events:

    • Classes are up!!!
    • YouTube Live Stream - Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 10:30am EST - come hang out and knit/crochet/spin/craft with us.

    KALs:

    • Sock along - Starts November 1 - December 31.  Socks, Socks, Socks…….Show us your socks! Knit or crochet, must post 2 finished socks, slippers, shorty socks in the FO thread.  Christmas stockings are allowed and only having one will count.  Mini socks if they are made into a bunting (i.e. lots of them) will also count.

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

    • Enchanted Forest Pool Shawl by Jenn Sheelen - Has generously donated a copy of her pattern.  AND The Winner is…..watch the episode to find out!

    NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

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    November 03, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: CAL classes Community crochet Giveaway KAL knit Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Sheep Shelburne Vermont yarn

    Episode 059: 21 Colors!

    Thursday October 5, 2017

    Show Notes

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Kelly - Blue Sky Fiber - 21 Color Hat Kits
    • Angela - Blue Sky Fiber - 21 Color Mitts Kits
    • If you purchase any of the items this week that are available from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast!

    What Are We Wearing?:

    FOs:

     

    WIPs:

    Upcoming Projects:

    Acquisitions:

    • Katrinkles Ornament Kits from VT Sheep and Wool (Angela)
    • Cormo/Corriedale Roving from Savage Hart Farm (Kelly)
    • Fabric & Patterns (Kelly)
      • Kwik Sew K3766 Tee Shirt
      • Kwik Sew K4158 Cotton V-Neck Patchwork
      • McCall’s M7650 Cotton V-Neck Tunic
      • The Green Pepper F736 Leggings

    Events:

    KALs:

    • Rhinebeck KAL/CAL - AKA the Rhinebeck Sweater - but who are we kidding, this is the chance to show off your knits, so this can be more than sweaters!  We are still working on the details, but here’s the general idea: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern that incorporates cables.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 22, 2017.  WIPs are allowed.  If you use yarn purchased from the store you will receive extra entries for your finished object(s).  Extra entry points for posting pictures of yourself in your knit over the Rhinebeck weekend (October 21-22).  #mlyrhinebeckalong
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    October 06, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: classes events KAL kits knitting Must Love Yarn New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne Vermont yarn

    Episode 056: Playtime!!

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    What Are We Wearing?:

    FOs:

    WIPs:

    Upcoming Projects:

    Acquisitions:

    • Angela fell down the pattern rabbit hole.  Lots of cool patterns on sale, won’t share quite yet since some will be picks of the week.
    • Angela - stitch markers/progress keepers from SugarTots on Etsy.  Great selection, fun animals, good prices.

    Events:

    • When the “cats” are away, the “mice” will play…. September 14-16 Kelly is away, so watch for special flash sales when Angela and Jen man the ship!
    • Rhinebeck (October 21, 2017) - The bus is reserved!  Tickets available here!

    KALs:

    • Rhinebeck KAL/CAL - AKA the Rhinebeck Sweater - but who are we kidding, this is the chance to show off your knits, so this can be more than sweaters!  We are still working on the details, but here’s the general idea: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern that incorporates cables.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 22, 2017.  WIPs are allowed.  If you use yarn purchased from the store you will receive extra entries for your finished object(s).  Extra entry points for posting pictures of yourself in your knit over the Rhinebeck weekend (October 21-22).  #mlyrhinebeckalong

    Pattern Giveaway!

    Flat Iron Cowl by Larisa Demos

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    September 15, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest events Festival Fiber Giveaway KAL knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne Vermont yarn

    Episode 040: Big Ole Box of Legacy

    Tuesday, May 2, 2017

     

    Show Notes:
    Where to find us:
    As Must Love Yarn
    Instagram            Twitter                 Ravelry                 Facebook            Periscope
     
    Angela
    Instagram            Ravelry
     
    Kelly
    Instagram            Ravelry

    FOs:

    WIPs:

    What We Are Wearing

     

    Upcoming Projects:

    Events:

    KALs:

    • WINNER! WINNER!  kfennelly send either of us a message!
    Mitered, Felted Bag (both Knit and Crochet) - Starts March 15 - Ends April 15th, just 2 more days!Knit Version
    • Upcoming KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs (we will most likely start this KAL in mid May - more details coming soon!)
    • Upcoming KAL/CAL - Legacy Fiber Artz Along!  This KAL/CAL will start May 21st after the Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show at Must Love Yarn!

    Other Items:

    • 1000 Subscriber Giveaway! We’re at 870 subscribers now, so it won’t be long until we hit 1000!  We’ll let you know how to enter as we get closer!!!
    • We also mention the LegacyKnitz Podcast
    • Shawl Society II is open for sign-ups April 7th, this is a 6 month long Mystery Knit Along (or MKAL) that Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade offers.  We participated in the first Shawl Society and really enjoyed the patterns that were offered and will more than likely participate or at least sign up for number 2!
    • The Knit Girllls & Stash Dash
    • We will now be a drop off location for Knitted Knockers. We encourage anyone who wants to knit for this great charity to follow the link above and register yourself as a knitter with the organization.  From there you can download the patterns and get an approved yarn list.
    • Bousta Beanie by Gudrun Johnston (Kelly)
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    May 04, 2017 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community events Festival knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn